Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

he struggled to

had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to eat or sleep properly, and her attempts to reach Lina had been unsuccessful. She feared that something might have really

happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been feeling anxious, and my heart

“I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything in detail when you

a daze, feeling lost and

Zuko furrowed his brows, deep in

emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee are safe, and we’ll find a way

up a tracking system…” Zuko

connected the tracking interface to his phone, ensuring

had been no activity

his phone buzzed, grabbing

on the

as he stared at the

in closer, equally focused

After a moment, it settled at a specific location

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